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Title: Boy Leading A Horse - henwrench & cuthbert
Post by: henwrench on September 29, 2010, 06:04:08 AM
I think it's done.....

                                             henwrench

Boy Leading A Horse
Music by henwrench
Lyrics by FuzzFace
Dulcimer, Acoustic Guitar and Harmony Vocals by cuthbert
Bass, Electric Guitar, Lap Steel and Lead Vocals by the Cock his self
Recorded on an MBR
Cocked up in Audacity
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 29, 2010, 06:10:30 AM
fmgwabp awesome stunning BOSS out of words
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 29, 2010, 06:11:02 AM
jings crivvens and help ma boab!
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Post by: Kenneth on September 29, 2010, 07:06:09 AM
Sounds great!
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Post by: launched on September 29, 2010, 07:35:53 AM
Unbelieveable!!! Cockshined and gleaming this one - I can't wait to hear it on bigger audio.

Fantastic additions, Cuth! The instrumentation and vocal harmonies really fit the bill.
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Post by: Geir on September 29, 2010, 07:56:16 AM
It's a beaut !!!

Fanbloodytastic actually !!

Great additions Cuthbert !!
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Post by: Facemask93 on September 29, 2010, 09:56:01 AM
Excellent stuff guys , nicely produced as well

Rob
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Post by: cuthbert on September 29, 2010, 12:58:10 PM
Hot damn, henwrench, that's some fine production you done there!

I was thinking myself this weekend that a lap steel would fit in nicely someplace, and then like telepathy there it is! It was a real pleasure working with yah on this - the first of I hope many collabs with you.

cheers,
cuth
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Post by: corryhully on September 29, 2010, 01:00:32 PM
just too cool !
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Post by: henwrench on September 29, 2010, 01:02:36 PM
I've been checking out dulcimers on e-bay........ want one!!

                                              henwrench
Title: Re: Boy Leading A Horse - henwrench & cuthbert
Post by: cuthbert on September 29, 2010, 01:10:04 PM
I'm still a noob on dulcimer, but I like the sound of the four and five string mountain dulcimers...they are the most chimey.

I'll see if I can scare up a pic of mine...
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Post by: j.g. on September 29, 2010, 01:21:53 PM
Great collab  -  love the changes in pace.

Can tell you two know how to mix those tracks - this is a fine production.

Geoff
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Post by: SE on September 29, 2010, 02:10:11 PM
Your vox really go well together, add that to all the cool sounds going on this just adds up to a great song.
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Post by: Bluesberry on September 29, 2010, 04:51:41 PM
Tis indeed done.  Full of wonder, this one, would make old Neil cry from the beauty.  Shimmering with gold.
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Post by: Gnasty on September 29, 2010, 05:02:24 PM
Wow...Now i can download this!! Its finished right?

So perfect for you to bring Cuth in on this one Hen.

Great harmonies and acoustics added. You guys play alot of whacky things. That dulcimer sounds great!!

As you say!                     BOSS
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Post by: Donna D on September 29, 2010, 05:49:22 PM
What a good story and a lovely song. Puts me in mind somehow of Old Worlde paintings...
(Just wish lyrics were posted.  ;) )

Definitely a touch of Neil Young in the vocals. A fine collab, you two.  :)

Donna
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Post by: Redler on September 29, 2010, 08:24:31 PM
Stunning collab, henwrench & cuth!!! Awesome production, fantastic tune and top harmonies. => piepod....

Kari
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Post by: madrab on September 30, 2010, 03:13:27 AM
Good song.
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Post by: Kevin Mammoth on September 30, 2010, 06:51:35 AM
brilliant, top song & top production - so many things going on but still great clarity in the mix. 
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Post by: Tony W on September 30, 2010, 08:10:50 AM
excellence.
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Post by: Ted on September 30, 2010, 09:01:23 AM
I love how the bass drives the verses, yet it's pretty minimalist bass.

On my second listen now. Won't be my last.
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Post by: boneonbone on September 30, 2010, 11:35:29 AM
Really enjoyed the listen, well performed and great arrangement.  Fine mix of all that was going on.  When the song first kicks off I get a feel of Tom Petty phrasing in the vocals.....love it!
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Post by: Satchwood on September 30, 2010, 01:07:22 PM
Way cool song with way cool additions!!   Luv the driving bass as well, vocals, and backing vox, cool layered acoustic over the electric guitar! 
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Post by: lg on September 30, 2010, 02:38:39 PM
I hear the Neil Young as well.
I love Cuth's adds!
Henny Has A Winner here....

LG
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Post by: Bluesberry on October 01, 2010, 06:42:09 AM
can't stay away, very nice sound here.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on October 01, 2010, 07:15:27 AM
me neither bb, we are like flies round shit and this is good shit.

a belter. much better than picasso's painting.
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Post by: chapperz66 on October 01, 2010, 07:49:18 AM
Brilliant stuff chaps.  Great arrangement and production.

Paul
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Post by: FuzzFace on October 04, 2010, 08:18:55 AM
I just heard this with the updates.

This is another masterpiece!

I love all the layers and the little touches such as the harmonics from 1:50 to 2:14.

This is a wonderfully inspired arrangement.

Was that an appalachian dulcimer, or a hammered dulcimer?
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Post by: cuthbert on October 04, 2010, 09:34:01 AM
That's an Appalachian dulcimer - it's making those chimey notes you hear.

Henwrench added some lap steel to the later verses, and he hit those harmonics from it. I think the two instruments turned out a pretty tasty combo...and this is an interesting project with great storyline and lyrics from you, FuzzFace!
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Post by: djbride on October 04, 2010, 10:11:20 AM
Great collab guys.
Excellent production.
I love all the instruments and vox are real solid.
This is an instant classic.
Nice work to all of you.


Dave
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Post by: OsCKilO on October 04, 2010, 12:02:45 PM
Holy Shit!

I don't know what to say apart from "BOSS"!!!!!

I can hear every instrument and note!  Stunning Production !!!!!!!!



Rules Gents...

F'ing RULES!
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Post by: Ferryman_1957 on October 04, 2010, 12:47:51 PM
Goodness, I completely missed this, didn't realise there was a new version. This is even more wonderful than the previous one, great job Cuth.

This absolutely confirms a discussion I just had with Fuzz Face on the Picasso thread. I won't do any additional production on these tracks unless people want me to (eg Fuzz Face said he would like some help if he does something). I can't add anything to tracks of this quality, and there's a serious chance I could cock them up (and not in a shining way!).

Wonderful guys, just wonderful. This is incredibly high quality work.

Cheers,

Nigel
Title: Re: Boy Leading A Horse - henwrench & cuthbert
Post by: henwrench on October 04, 2010, 01:00:07 PM
Quote from: Ferryman on October 04, 2010, 12:47:51 PMGoodness, I completely missed this, didn't realise there was a new version. This is even more wonderful than the previous one, great job Cuth.

This absolutely confirms a discussion I just had with Fuzz Face on the Picasso thread. I won't do any additional production on these tracks unless people want me to (eg Fuzz Face said he would like some help if he does something). I can't add anything to tracks of this quality, and there's a serious chance I could cock them up (and not in a shining way!).

Wonderful guys, just wonderful. This is incredibly high quality work.

Cheers,

Nigel

   I still think it would be a good idea for you to at least have the master two track versions, Nigel. Just to play with the overall levels and basic EQing, to keep every song on a level as it were. All compilation 'albums' need a guy with good ears to oversee the final 'product'.... and you de man!!

                                                                  henwrench
Title: Re: Boy Leading A Horse - henwrench & cuthbert
Post by: Ferryman_1957 on October 04, 2010, 01:07:23 PM
Happy to do that if folks want to send me the two wav files of the finished stereo version. I can at least get the volume levels similar across the tracks. Just ping me with whatever file sharing mechanism you want to use.

I will tread with care on this one, it's a beauty.

Cheers,

Nigel
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Post by: Flash Harry on October 04, 2010, 01:52:05 PM
Marvellous marvellous stuff.

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Post by: FuzzFace on December 07, 2010, 09:56:21 AM
Had to come back to hear the Dulcimer.
Mining for ideas.

What other instruments do you have in your repetoire?
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Post by: cuthbert on December 07, 2010, 10:01:00 AM
Quote from: Zen Master Fuzzface on December 07, 2010, 09:56:21 AMWhat other instruments do you have in your repetoire?

Too many!  ;)

From what I see here in my home office right now, I have a ukulele, lap steel guitar, acoustic guitar, toy piano, and a couple of 70s rhythm machines.

I am master of none of them.  :)
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on April 06, 2011, 05:50:09 PM
bowies sperm landed on syds acid and magic happened grrr
did i say grrrrrr

grrrr
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Post by: cuthbert on April 06, 2011, 09:28:50 PM
I feel so dirty...grrr!   :D
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Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on April 07, 2011, 04:05:30 AM
Can't believe I haven't commented on this before. Absolutely delightful. Songcrafting at it's best......Willie
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Post by: thetworegs on April 07, 2011, 10:36:32 AM
Quote from: oldrottenhead on April 06, 2011, 05:50:09 PMbowies sperm landed on syds acid and magic happened
Excellent song love the vocal and backing vocal the drums are excellent in fact all of it is excellent. I think it's magic as Dave would say it's been covered in magic sauce.......not Bowies though I hope
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Post by: Bluesberry on April 07, 2011, 11:05:46 AM
magic sauce..................yeah.................you saucy boys.................
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Post by: Rata-tat-tat on April 07, 2011, 11:40:21 AM
Wow... what a collab guys. Sounds pro... Lyrics great. Love the Dulcimer Cuth. Did you mic this??? Just curious. Thanks guys... this made my day.

V/R
Tod
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Post by: cuthbert on April 07, 2011, 12:26:31 PM
Quote from: Rata-tat-tat on April 07, 2011, 11:40:21 AMDid you mic this??? Just curious.

Thanks Todd!

I did mic it...well, sort of - I actually used the MicroBR onboard microphone, and then henwrench did some of his magic to bring the levels up because my original recording was pretty low.
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Post by: FuzzFace on April 07, 2011, 12:28:01 PM
cuthbert you should make a YouTube video tour of all your instruments in action.
That would be interesting to see.
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Post by: cuthbert on April 07, 2011, 12:31:18 PM
Quote from: Zen Master FuzzFace on April 07, 2011, 12:28:01 PMcuthbert you should make a YouTube video tour of all your instruments in action.
That would be interesting to see.

Just might do that someday...  :D
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Post by: Gritter on April 07, 2011, 01:17:51 PM
This is really brown. It really reminds me of White Pepper era ween.
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Post by: FuzzFace on October 05, 2011, 07:39:41 PM
Just relistening to this summery hazy ditty.

A nostalgic vignette.

Floaty and cloudy yet direct.

An delectable showcase of mastery.

I'm into it.
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Post by: T.C. Elliott on October 06, 2011, 08:56:20 PM
Yeah, what everyone on the first page said. Plus, I like the arrangment. This mix is great, it has space and fills it nicely but still doesn't clutter it up.

I've a mountain dulcimer (4 string) that my father and I made when I was around 14 years old. It has needed strings for over 20 years, I think. Never seen a 5 string before. I was okay a long time ago (over 20 years, obviously) but love it here. Now you got me thinking about buying some strings.
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Post by: pjd1 on October 09, 2011, 07:09:43 AM
Brilliant !!!!!

Nuff said !!
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 29, 2014, 04:39:48 AM
on this day bump. hope you are hanging in there henny.
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Post by: cuthbert on September 29, 2016, 10:28:30 AM
otd bump for my first collab with good ol' Henny, with lyrics by FuzzFace.
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Post by: StephenM on May 10, 2022, 09:04:12 AM
this is good like Jesus Christ good... and I say that in a reverent way....  wow... I heard the demo on reverbnation Cuth... so I came and searched this out and man alive wowowwwwwoooowowowowowow... some folks on here gonna love it that never heard it..
appallachin  mountain dulcimer...oh yeah
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Post by: Ted on May 10, 2022, 09:29:13 AM
Quote from: Ted on September 30, 2010, 09:01:23 AMOn my second listen now. Won't be my last.

Great bump! How could I have forgotten this?